PROFESSIONAL
LEARNING COMMUNITIES

STEP 5: CREATE A THEORY OF CHANGE

The most logical and effective way to begin developing a professional learning
community is to bring the professionals together to learn. School development
and improvement are directly dependent upon teacher development and improvement.
Without this critical link, little will change toward bringing quality learning
experiences to the classroom. School administrators and staffs that successfully
transform themselves into learning organizations promote the professionalization
of teachers and offer improved educational opportunities for students as well.